Current affairs 04 October 2024

India's 1st modern Gaushala with Bio-CNG Plant inaugurated in MP.

• PM Modi inaugurated India's first modern, self-reliant Lal Tipara Gaushala with a Bio-CNG plant in Gwalior, capable of producing 3 tonnes of natural gas daily from 100 tonnes of cow dung.
• Developed with ₹32 crore from Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)'s CSR fund, it also produces organic manure.
• PM Modi also launched projects worth ₹685 crore under Swachh Bharat Mission and AMRUT Yojana.

PM E-DRIVE Scheme launched to accelerate EV adoption.

• The Ministry of Heavy Industries launched the PM E-DRIVE Scheme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, aimed at promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption and establishing essential charging infrastructure across India.
• The scheme has a financial outlay of ₹10,900 crore over two years and introduces e-vouchers for EV customers to avail of demand incentives, streamlining the purchase process.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated Bapu Tower on Gandhi Jayanti.

• Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Bapu Tower in Patna on Mahatma Gandhi's 155th birth anniversary.
• The iconic structure features cylindrical and rectangular designs across five storeys.
• The tower includes galleries depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s life, with a special section on his visit to Bihar and the Champaran Satyagraha.
• It is spread across seven acres with a budget of ₹129 crore.

Nagaland partnered with Wales for 25th Hornbill Festival.

• Nagaland has partnered with Wales for the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival, marking the conclusion of the year-long Wales in India 2024 celebration.
• Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio aims to enhance bilateral ties, youth opportunities, and cultural exchanges through this collaboration.
• Discussions for Nagaland students and artists to engage in Welsh universities and performances are underway.

Maharashtra Government declared indigenous cow as "Rajya Mata".

• Under CM Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra State Government declared indigenous cows Rajya Mata to promote their welfare and support struggling goshalas.
• A daily subsidy of ₹50 per cow will be provided to goshalas for the rearing of these cows, overseen by the Maharashtra Goseva Commission to reverse the declining indigenous cow population, which dropped by 20.69% according to the 2019 census.